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B20 ARA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,275 mi
Last recorded93,275 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 ARA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 93,275 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 91,043 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 87,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 86,327 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 85,723 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 85,636 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,239 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 85,239 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 83,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,421 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (2.7.4)

internal head lamp adjustment re-positioned to check head lights

Fail 27 Jul 2015 83,421 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (1.8)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (2.7.4)

internal head lamp adjustment re-positioned to check head lights

Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,298 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 75,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 75,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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B20 ARA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B20 ARA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B20 ARA registered?

B20 ARA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is B20 ARA safe to buy?

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